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Newcastle United have already begun assembling a defined shortlist for the January and summer transfer windows, with several names discussed internally as the club continues their long-term squad build. The Athletic’s Chris Waugh has doubled down on the reports linking AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit to Newcastle as the Magpies’ standout target, with NUFC having […]
The Chicago White Sox have grabbed a lot of attention over the past couple of Winter Meetings. They likely will not be getting much notice at this year’s gathering in Orlando. After all, the club does not have the elite pitchers to deal like it had in 2023 with Dylan Cease or in 2024 with […]
The hot stove has remained cool for the Phillies, so I’ll take another look at a player who has been rumored to be available on the trade market and analyze if he is someone the Phillies should pursue. Sandy Alcantara The background Sandy Alcantara was signed as an international free agent out of the Dominican […]
IU basketball returns to action this afternoon against Louisville at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Cardinals and Hoosiers are both 7-1. It will be the 23rd all-time meeting between the two programs, with IU leading the series 12-10. Whether you’re ... The post Open Thread: IU basketball battles Louisville at Gainbridge Fieldhouse appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .
Well, this was a strange one. I’m glad it took me a few minutes to click publish, because the initial news of the Cubs signing free agent starting pitcher Zac Gallen ( from Bob Nightengale , who has since edited his initial post on X) was shot down almost immediately ( from Jeff Passan and others ). Still, after yesterday’s news that the Cubs were looking at Zac Gallen , and the specifics from Nightengale, I do believe there’s probably something here. Zac Gallen to the Chicago Cubs? ...
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Tomorrow night, we’ll find out the results of the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Contemporary Era ballot. The ballot is an opportunity for the Hall to reconsider the cases of players whose primary contributions came from 1980 onwards and who failed to reach induction through the standard Baseball Writers of American balloting process. Eight players […]
The next player to be featured in our 2025 Athletics Season in Review is 23-year-old righty Luis Morales. Morales made his big-league debut this year with the A’s and looks like a future standout for the team. How was he acquired? Luis Morales was born in Antilla, Cuba and grew in talent and promise while […]
It is rare that a player acknowledges a desire to be playing somewhere other than his own team, even in retrospect. But that’s exactly what happened with Gregory Soto. Soto acknowledged wanting to pitch to his best abilities when facing the Mets as a member of the Orioles so that he could showcase his talents […]
It was the first full-season in the big leagues for the now -31-year-old outfielder, as Eli White found a role as a reserve outfielder and took advantage of his playing time for a solid all-around season with the Atlanta Braves. How acquired Atlanta traded for White on January 3, 2023 after the Texas Rangers had […]
It was a very messy start for the Blues, and Bournemouth had the ball in the back of the net in short order. Thankfully, Evanilson was leaning offside and thus Semenyo’s goal was ruled out. Chelsea didn’t settle right away and the home side continued to threaten. Eventually, we grew into the game and started […]
Tonight at the Lenovo Center, a Major League Baseball expansion team proxy war will take place between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Nashville Predators. Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has expressed a strong interest in bringing the MLB to Raleigh. With the backing of Dundon, other local investors, and an influential grassroots group, the City of […]
Two of the current top four in Liga MX, Tigres UANL (second) and Cruz Azul (third), will meet on Saturday. Find predictions for this matchup below. Tigres UANL vs. Cruz Azul Prediction & Odds Tigres UANL Moneyline: -100 Cruz Azul Moneyline: +265 Draw Moneyline: +244 Predicted Score: Tigres UANL 2, Cruz Azul 1 Tigres UANL vs. Cruz Azul Stat Rankings Tigres UANL (Rank) Cruz Azul (Rank) 41 (2nd) Goals Scored 36 (4th) 20 (1st) Goals Allowed 23 ...
WELCOME TO THE LA CARTUJA STADIUM!!! This beautiful venue in the city of Seville, which serves as the home of the Copa del Rey Final, is also the temporary home of Real Betis over the next couple of seasons and today hosts a monster La Liga match between Betis and Barcelona, who come into this […]
Kyle Hurt has been on the cusp of getting some sort of run in the majors with the Dodgers, but sadly nominative determinism has spoiled most of the last two seasons. The right-hander out of USC, who came to the Dodgers along with Alex Vesia in the 2021 trade of Dylan Floro to the Marlins, […]
It’s a challenging task to find a player who, in a very specific way, better represents the evolution of baseball, and particularly pitching, than Edgardo Henriquez. Not so long ago, a pitcher with his natural abilities would be seen as the jewel in the crown of a bullpen and someone whose production or lack thereof […]
Here we have three easily recognizable Cubs: Derrek Lee, Aramis Ramirez and Jacque Jones. It appears to be (and I found that it was) after the fourth player, the only one whose face we can see, has hit a grand slam at Wrigley Field. Here’s the full photo, another one sent to me by BCB […]
Good morning, LSB. Jeff Wilson writes that the Rangers’ offseason plan focuses on external priorities and internal improvements. MLB Pipeline offers up a Rule 5 candidate for every team. Aaaaand that appears to be about all there is this morning. Have a good weekend!
Five weeks ago, the Indianapolis Colts were kings of the NFL landscape. Now, they are trying to pull themselves out of quicksand to save their season. Daniel Jones was in MVP talks, Shane Steichen was in Coach of the Year circles, and the Chris Ballard apologists were emerging from the woodwork. Time goes by though, […]
The MacKenzie Gore trade saga has become long and drawn out, but it feels like we are reaching the end game here. By the time the Winter Meetings are over, there is a good chance that Gore will not be on the Nationals. Insider Buster Olney reported that there is a perception around the league […]
Zac Gallen’s Growing Market Benefits DiamondbacksIt is looking increasingly likely that Zac Gallen will easily clear the $50 million total contract value. Should he do so, Arizona will get the maximum allowable compensation in next season’s draft. MLB Winter Meetings: Intel from Passan and OlneyWhat are some of the biggest names in coverage of the […]
Greetings all, and happy Saturday! Let’s check in on the latest news. In Mariners news… Around the league…
Two things happened in the Arizona Cardinals’ 20-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday. #1: The loss placed them in the category of elimination for the upcoming playoffs, and #2: The jersey that Cardinals Trey McBride was confiscated after the contest. RELATED: CARDINALS STRUGGLE IN ANOTHER CLOSE LOSS No, McBride did not owe […]
Anne Rogers has a Winter Meetings preview. The trade market seems the most likely way for the Royals to find those bats they need. They are willing to part with the biggest area of depth: Pitching. All-Star lefty Kris Bubic is perhaps the likeliest trade candidate, but the Royals might not find what they’re looking […]
Journeymen Wrestling hosted the Hustle in the Heartland Invite in St. Charles, Missouri. No. 12 Mizzou, No. 6 Nebraska, Brown University and Long Island University were the four teams in attendance. The Tigers faced the LIU Sharks first and finished Friday night against the Cornhuskers. Mizzou went 1-1, shutting out the Sharks and then struggling […]